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New York Democrat frustrated with Biden administration over lack of response to Canada’s move to reopen border

July 20, 2021 The Center Square

Canadian officials announced they would welcome fully vaccinated Americans to cross the border starting next month.

Mets plan to unveil Tom Seaver statue on Opening Day 2022

May 20, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets plan to unveil a Tom Seaver statue at Citi Field on Opening Day 2022, the team announced.

New York City tourism suffered massive decline during pandemic, report shows

April 29, 2021 The Center Square

Thanks to COVID-19, New York City saw a decadelong growth streak come to an end as the number of visitors declined by two-thirds and their contribution to the economy dropped even more.

More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds

April 13, 2021 The Center Square

Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state-regulated coronavirus restrictions published by the personal finance site, WalletHub,

Feds want $14,500 fine for alleged rule-breaking passenger

March 12, 2021 Sightseers’ Delight

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) wants to slap a jetBlue passenger with a $14,500 penalty for not wearing a face mask and consuming alcohol he brought on board.

Cuomo calls for legalization of mobile sports wagering

January 7, 2021 The Center Square

New York’s governor wants to authorize mobile sports wagering in the Empire State, saying the state could be the “largest sports wagering market” in the country.

A view of the sign for The Metuchen Inn, a popular eatery in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

New Jersey senator wants an increase in indoor dining capacity

September 17, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A New Jersey state senator wants Gov. Phil Murphy to increase the capacity limit on indoor dining to 66 percent, and he wants the change immediately.

A view of New York City from One World Observatory.

New Yorkers pay $6.44 per gallon in taxes on distilled spirits

August 12, 2020 The Center Square

New York distilled spirits drinkers pay the equivalent of $6.44 per gallon in state excise taxes on their stiff drinks, according to a new analysis from the Tax Foundation based on January 2020 data.

New York tourism sees improvement, but closure of Canadian border limits recovery

July 15, 2020 The Center Square

Once the epicenter of the pandemic, New York’s COVID-19 numbers continue to stabilize and drop as its tourism sector seeks a gradual recovery.

Cuomo opposes removal of Christopher Columbus monument

June 11, 2020 The Center Square

Saying it’s more about heritage in New York than the man it honors, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday he would not support efforts to remove the Christopher Columbus monument in Manhattan.